New Year's Day is a public holiday in Namibia, observed on January 1, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNew Year's Day
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryNA flag Namibia
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Namibia?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Namibia.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Namibia. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Namibia, New Year's Day is known as "New Year's Day".

All Public Holidays in Namibia NA flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-03-21 Independence Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-04 Cassinga Day Public
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-25 Africa Day Public
2026-05-28 Genocide Remembrance Day Public
2026-08-26 Heroes' Day Public
2026-12-10 Human Rights Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 Day of Goodwill Public
2026-05-01 Workers' Day Public
2026-03-21 Independence Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public

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